This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Cook at the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel and Leisure: Oceana in Santa Monica, CA. This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 Million complete transformation, and we are now seeking motivated, enthusiastic professionals to become integral members of our team. 

As a Cook at the Hotel Oceana Santa Monica’s Sandpiper Restaurant, you are responsible for preparing meals and following establishment recipes to deliver the high-quality meals our guests expect. You will help us achieve our goal of high guest satisfaction and unparalleled service for our guests. Over the next few weeks, we will schedule in-person and digital interviews for qualified candidates.

Apply today! Then check your phone and email messages often for a message about scheduling a short phone interview.

The How…

Throughout each shift, you prepare ingredients, adhere to the menu, and follow food health and safety procedures to cook meals to order. You will maintain a safe food service environment by regularly cleaning workstations and equipment and assisting other cooks and the Chef in delivering food in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail in the dining environment, focused on food safety, will help ensure a positive dining experience.

Your friendly, efficient, and high-touch approach is perfect for engaging team members throughout the day to ensure the kitchen executes all orders flawlessly, whether dine-in or room service. Your organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for assisting all kitchen and service staff members in contributing to effective restaurant operations.

Your prior year-plus work experience as a cook, steward, or other related position and relevant training in food preparation for a fine-dining kitchen is helpful for quickly acclimating to the job responsibilities.

The Details…

You will work a full-time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays.

Willing to conform to hotel dress and grooming standards, which include wearing the hotel-issued uniform, no visible tattoos while wearing a uniform, no unnatural hair colors, no piercings other than one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair. 

We offer many benefits to meet your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options. The company provides auto-enrollment in its 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment. New employees accrue 40 hours of vacation in the first year and earn 80 hours of paid sick leave per year. Eligible employees also receive holiday pay (if working) or paid holidays (if scheduled off) for six yearly holidays*.

After you apply, please listen to voicemails, answer calls from unknown numbers, and check emails for a message from us regarding the next step.

*To be eligible for holiday pay, employees must have completed 90 days of employment and worked the last scheduled day before and the first day after the holiday.